Building of Bridges Community Garden Project & Cumbria Animal and Hen Rescue CIC is a community project, helping to support all religions and disabilities, offering a place of quiet and growing. You can get involved through helping to build structures, pens, and clean out the animals, help with day to day health care and feeding, […]

*Minibus transport is available from the Furness area* Growing Well Kendal is a mental health service set on an organic farm. You can get involved in growing and horticultural activities while working on improving your mental health. You can get involved in as little as two weeks from the point of getting in touch. You […]

The Abbotsvale Community Centre group is a community-driven space where members can connect, share events and support local initiatives. Find out about classes and events running at the centre by visiting Abbotsvale Community Centre's Facebook page by clicking "visit site" below or email abbotsvale@gmail.com.

With Barrow-in-Furness as our home port, the tall ship Pelican of London offers young people from all backgrounds the opportunity to embark on Sail Training and Ocean STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and maths) voyages that encourage personal growth and environmental awareness. Through hands-on learning, participants gain valuable skills and experiences essential for their future […]

Get off the beaten track with a Tramper - an all-terrain mobility scooter from Morecambe Bay Partnership. Our free Tramper hire service, run by volunteers, is helping people to rediscover the joy of nature and the outdoors. It's a service that can literally transform peoples' lives for the better and it's completely free of charge. […]

The Sea Cadets are working in the local Furness community to give young people access to incredible opportunities and skills that help them to launch well in today's world. They aim to give young people an experience that will help them grow into the person they want to be in a safe and friendly environment. […]

Cadets can be aged between 12 and 18 and have the opportunity to take part in numerous activities, including First Aid training (which leads to nationally-recognised awards), DofE (The Duke of Edinburgh's Award), BTEC Certificate in Public Services (equivalent to 4 GCSE A* grades), not to mention the military skills and adventurous training. The County […]

RAF Air Cadets in Barrow-in-Furness and surrounding areas. Joining the 128 Barrow-in-Furness Squadron Air Cadets can offer you a range of benefits, especially if you’re interested in aviation, leadership, and adventure. Joining air cadets can be a fulfilling experience, offering a wide range of skills, opportunities, and adventures that can benefit you throughout life. For […]

Active Cumbria works in partnership with a wide range of organisations with a shared vision of increasing participation in physical activity and sport. Their Five Year Plan provides  a framework which helps inform decision-making around effort and investment, and has been developed in partnership with their Advisory Board and wider sector partners to reflect the […]

Travel Actively is Active Cumbria’s new programme which aims to support, encourage and enable people to be more active by cycling, walking and wheeling for everyday journeys in Barrow (and Carlisle). The Travel Actively website is now live and has lots of information to help you travel actively - including this section on the benefits […]

The Bay is a Nature and Wellbeing Programme, offering people living in Morecambe Bay the opportunity to get outdoors, connect with nature, and take part in a range of activities which cover the 5 Ways to Wellbeing. It has been set up to tackle the feelings of isolation and loneliness in Morecambe Bay. Created by […]

Morecambe Bay Partnership is a charity dedicated to preserving and promoting the natural environment, culture, and heritage of Morecambe Bay. Their work spans from Barrow to Fleetwood, connecting people with the area's wildlife, landscapes, and history. They support conservation efforts, offer educational resources, and run various community projects. Volunteers and public donations are vital to […]

Ten partners from across Furness came together to benefit local people struggling with social isolation or loneliness. The partnership covers health and wellbeing, arts and crafts groups, support with benefits, learning new skills and so much more, all for free. We are delighted to build on this strong foundation with the Furness For You online […]

A new, inclusive outdoor hub will be created at Earnse Bay, on Walney, to connect local communities and visitors alike with open spaces, nature and education. The hub will forge a link between people of all ages in Barrow with this uniquely beautiful coastal location overlooking the Irish Sea. Connections will be made through physical […]

Cumbria Wildlife Trust is a wildlife conservation charity. The trust cares passionately about wildlife and wild places – they’re here to put wildlife back into our land and seascapes to make Cumbria a wilder county with more space for nature. They restore and connect wild places, work with nature to tackle the climate emergency and […]

A long term Art Gene Project, created by Art Gene Artists/Directors Maddi Nicholson and Stuart Bastik with Artist in Residence Hannah Brackston and Ecological Designer Vincent Walsh, developing a community growing space on an acre of scrubland on the Island of Walney.  Allotment Soup is a long-term Art Gene project, actively working with local people […]

Groundwork runs the Furness 4 U Connect Hub which hosts weekly sessions for the community. All their activities feature in the events calendar, or click the "visit site" button to see their Facebook page. A community laundry is also available (click HERE to find out more). As a charity it is dedicated to transforming lives […]

As a Furness For You partner, Brathay offers a social group for children aged 11 to 16 years, one-to-one youth worker support and individual counselling, all by referral through schools in the Furness area. Brathay Trust ignites the potential within every young person through transformative experiences, learning opportunities, and community support, enabling them to thrive […]

Age UK South Cumbria has recently combined Age UK Barrow and District with Age UK South Lakes, and continues to be dedicated to supporting older people across South Cumbria. They are a vital part of the community, offering advice on welfare benefits, grants, blue badges and general support and guidance as well as assistance, companionship […]